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KB54 DFF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,810 mi
Last recorded129,810 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 DFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 129,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

left bonnet catch not working

Fail 18 Aug 2021 129,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

left bonnet catch not working

Pass 5 Aug 2020 127,501 miles

Front Number plate cracked but still readable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2020 127,501 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Number plate cracked but still readable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 123,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 114,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,721 miles

Front tyre has wear out outer edge [both side]

Fail 28 Apr 2017 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyre has wear out outer edge [both side]

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside front tyres cut

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,818 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres (235/50 18) wearing low (3-4mm)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,570 miles

front & rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,475 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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KB54 DFF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB54 DFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KB54 DFF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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